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Justin Verlander leaves Astros, signs with Mets in massive deal
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Rangers add Max Scherzer, Jon Gray to ALCS roster, Sports
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Mets, MLB fans react to Astros-Justin Verlander trade
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Astros' Justin Verlander 'invigorated' by trade, hints at extending career
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October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set
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Braves Spring Training 2014: Daily Updates, Scores, News and Analysis, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Astros' Justin Verlander, Mets ace Noah Syndergaard big fans of each other
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Lindor homers and triples twice, Mets bash Diamondbacks 9-0 to win fifth straight - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Where Astros lost middle ground with retaining Verlander - SportsMap
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Grading Astros-Mets Justin Verlander blockbuster trade
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Justin Verlander is the Mets' smart gamble
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Framber Valdez outduels Justin Verlander in Astros win
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Here's where Astros lost their middle ground with retaining Justin Verlander
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Yankees, Mets are 'potential suitors' for Astros' Justin Verlander
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